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| Millennium Stadium open for Wales-France World Cup semi | Millennium Stadium open for Wales-France World Cup semi |
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| The Millennium Stadium will open its doors on Saturday to allow thousands of supporters the chance to watch Wales' World Cup semi-final on big screens. | The Millennium Stadium will open its doors on Saturday to allow thousands of supporters the chance to watch Wales' World Cup semi-final on big screens. |
| Fans will be given free entry to watch the match, which kicks off in Auckland at 09:00 BST on Saturday. | Fans will be given free entry to watch the match, which kicks off in Auckland at 09:00 BST on Saturday. |
| More details are expected to be announced later following discussions. | More details are expected to be announced later following discussions. |
| The match is being billed as one of the biggest in Welsh rugby history as Wales seek to reach a World Cup final for the first time. | The match is being billed as one of the biggest in Welsh rugby history as Wales seek to reach a World Cup final for the first time. |
| Wales beat Ireland 22-10 on Saturday in a performance which has been lauded by supporters and pundits alike. | Wales beat Ireland 22-10 on Saturday in a performance which has been lauded by supporters and pundits alike. |
| Stadium bosses hope fans will want to share the experience of watching what is only Wales' second World Cup semi-final. | Stadium bosses hope fans will want to share the experience of watching what is only Wales' second World Cup semi-final. |
| Supporters who want to watch the game live at Eden Park are currently scrambling for the various match packages that are available. | Supporters who want to watch the game live at Eden Park are currently scrambling for the various match packages that are available. |
| Despite the current financial climate, the chance to see Wales in a World Cup semi-final is proving very tempting, say travel operators. | Despite the current financial climate, the chance to see Wales in a World Cup semi-final is proving very tempting, say travel operators. |
| Various packages are available with one company offering flights, match tickets for both semi-finals and three nights accommodation for around £2,500. | Various packages are available with one company offering flights, match tickets for both semi-finals and three nights accommodation for around £2,500. |
| Another firm is offering three nights in Auckland on board a cruise liner, including tickets for both semi-finals but no flights, for £999. | Another firm is offering three nights in Auckland on board a cruise liner, including tickets for both semi-finals but no flights, for £999. |
| At the higher end of the scale, there are luxury packages available for flights, tickets to both semi-finals, third place play-off and the final, and accommodation for the duration for about £8,500. | At the higher end of the scale, there are luxury packages available for flights, tickets to both semi-finals, third place play-off and the final, and accommodation for the duration for about £8,500. |
| Jim Strachan, director of Strachan Sports Travel in the Vale of Glamorgan, said: "It's been absolutely hectic. | Jim Strachan, director of Strachan Sports Travel in the Vale of Glamorgan, said: "It's been absolutely hectic. |
| Ringing off the hook | Ringing off the hook |
| "I think it's just the fact that the Welsh team are playing so well. We would not be surprised to see them in the final." | "I think it's just the fact that the Welsh team are playing so well. We would not be surprised to see them in the final." |
| He said most people were heading out on Tuesday or Wednesday though, at a push, it was just about possible to make it by leaving on Thursday. | He said most people were heading out on Tuesday or Wednesday though, at a push, it was just about possible to make it by leaving on Thursday. |
| Thomas Cook Sport also said phones had been "very, very busy" on Monday morning. | Thomas Cook Sport also said phones had been "very, very busy" on Monday morning. |
| And a spokesperson for Gullivers Sports Travel said: "Our phone has been pretty much ringing off the hook this [Monday] morning. | And a spokesperson for Gullivers Sports Travel said: "Our phone has been pretty much ringing off the hook this [Monday] morning. |
| "We're having a massive amount of interest from Welsh fans." | "We're having a massive amount of interest from Welsh fans." |
| For those wanting to watch the game at home, many pubs opened early around Wales last Saturday to allow fans to watch the win over Ireland. | For those wanting to watch the game at home, many pubs opened early around Wales last Saturday to allow fans to watch the win over Ireland. |
| That match kicked off at 06:00 BST so at least those going out this Saturday will have a few extra hours in bed. | That match kicked off at 06:00 BST so at least those going out this Saturday will have a few extra hours in bed. |
| Are you thinking of flying out to the big game? If not, where are you going to be watching it? | Are you thinking of flying out to the big game? If not, where are you going to be watching it? |
| In Cardiff on an annual RAF re-union, will be at the Mill Stadium if can get in | |
| Wayne Driscoll, | |
| I've already pre-empted this. I booked hotel room in Cardiff for 22nd October last week on the hoping that Wales will get to the final. I was anticipating that the Millenium Stadium would be open for that. Here's hoping we get past France on Saturday. Cymru am Byth | |
| Tracey, Poole, England, |